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Break Made in Seffner Store Clerk Beating Caught on Video

Two men matching the descriptions of the assailants who beat a convenience store clerk in Seffner on July 22 were apprehended in Broward County, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

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Tips for Motorists To Help Prevent Motorcyle Accidents

'Look Twice. Save a Life.' That's the message from the Florida Department of Transportation that a Hillsborough Community College driver improvement program coordinator is committed to sharing with motorists.

Tips for Motorists To Help Prevent Motorcyle Accidents
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A Study in 'Contrast' on Display at Center Place

The graphite drawings of Tim Mandese and his "Light and Shadow" art students are on display in the Mook Art Gallery at Center Place in Brandon. Mandese is past president of the Brandon League of Fine Arts.

A Study in 'Contrast' on Display at Center Place
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'Operation Trident' Targets Aggressive, Impaired Drivers

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in District 3 is piloting "Operation Trident," an effort to rid the roadways of habitual traffic offenders and aggressive and impaired drivers. The aim is to reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities.

'Operation Trident' Targets Aggressive, Impaired Drivers
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Seffner Store Clerk's Beating Captured on Video

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in finding two men who assaulted a 71-year-old convenience store clerk in Seffner.

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ShakeOut, ‘Shakeistas' and Facebook: A Westfield Brandon Summer Treat

ShakeOut, a gourmet milkshake store at Westfield Brandon, features more than 100 flavors and one of those flavors is for free through Aug. 31 for guests who show confirmation on their mobile devices of a check-in at Facebook or Foursquare.

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Conservatives To Politick Outside Westfield Brandon at Rush Hour

Shopping for a candidate, or for a political view? Plenty of "window dressing" at the Brandon Boulevard entrance to the Westfield Brandon shopping mall is expected Thursday, July 26, if the Hillsborough County Republican Party has its way about it.

Conservatives To Politick Outside Westfield Brandon at Rush Hour
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Nasty Storms in View, Gusts Up to 55 mph Possible

Thunderstorms could get nasty enough today to produce wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, according to a Hillsborough County weather alert that warns as well about torrential rains, flooding and lightning. Sandbags are available at county service units.

Nasty Storms in View, Gusts Up to 55 mph Possible
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Report: Threat Forces Deputies To Open Fire on Seffner Man

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies open fire on Craig Douglas Vilsack, 54, after he reportedly pointed a gun in a deputy's direction. According to the report, Vilsack had been sitting on his porch drinking alcohol and holding a gun to his head.

Report: Threat Forces Deputies To Open Fire on Seffner Man
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Jeb Bush 'Endorsement' Flap, Brandon Skate Park Jam, Randall Eulogized

Stories for the week ending July 21 included the latest "dirt" on the District 24 race for the state Senate race, featuring Republican candidates Tom Lee and Rachel Burgin. Earl Lennard remembers James D. Randall Jr. and skateboarders get stoked.

Jeb Bush 'Endorsement' Flap, Brandon Skate Park Jam, Randall Eulogized
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Weekend Events in Greater Brandon and Beyond

Here's a list of things to do in the Greater Brandon area and beyond this weekend, with an invitation to add your suggestions as well in the comment box below this story.

Weekend Events in Greater Brandon and Beyond